Why You Should Never Share Your SCAC
A Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC)® is more than a simple identifier—it is a key part of your company’s operational identity in the transportation industry. Shipments, declarations, and electronic transactions associated with your SCAC may be attributed to your organization, making it essential to protect the code from unauthorized use.
Your SCAC should never be shared with another carrier, broker, or third party. Unauthorized use can link freight and documentation to your company, potentially exposing it to investigations, disputes, compliance violations, customs issues, or fraudulent activity.
Sharing your SCAC can disrupt regulatory records, create inaccurate shipment histories, and expose your business to identity misuse. Because a SCAC identifies a specific carrier, treat it as sensitive, non-transferable business information.
Protect your company by keeping your SCAC secure and ensuring only authorized personnel use it. Your operational integrity—and your reputation—depend on it.
Limit access to employees who need the SCAC for their work, verify requests before providing carrier information, and investigate any unfamiliar shipment or transaction associated with your code.
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